Lil Tjay

Tione Jayden Merritt (born April 30, 2001), known professionally as Lil Tjay, is an American rapper and singer from New York City. He became known in 2018 with his song "Resume". He was later signed to Columbia Records that year. His stage name comes from the first letter of his first name and first three letters of his middle name.

His first album, True 2 Myself, was released in 2019. True 2 Myself debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, Destined 2 Win, was released in 2021. His is best known for his single  "Calling My Phone".

On June 22, 2022, Merritt was shot multiple times during an attempted robbery in Edgewater, New Jersey. He had emergency surgery. His friend, Antoine Boyd, was also shot.

 Discography 
 Studio albums 
 True 2 Myself (2019)
 Destiny 2 Win (2021)
 222 (2023)

 Extended plays 
 No Comparison (2018)
 F.N (2019)
 State of Emergency (2020)

References

Category:2001 births
Category:Living people
Category:American trap musicians
Category:Rappers from New York (state)
Category:Singers from New York City
Category:African-American rappers
Category:African-American singers
Category:African-American musicians
Category:American hip hop singers
Category:American crime victims
Category:Musicians from New York City
Category:American contemporary R&B singers